In recent years, apple growers in Northern Italy have faced a new challenge. The usual suspects, fungi from the Acutatum complex, have been causing more trouble than ever before. These fungi are notorious for Apple Bitter Rot, a disease that has traditionally hit apples post-harvest. However, now it
Deep learning is shaking up the world of brain mapping. This technology is making it easier to see what's going on inside our brains. It's all about a technique called Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM). This method uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to create detailed maps of brain tissue
Multiple myeloma is a formidable disease. Even with advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapy, patients often experience a return of the disease. This is a huge problem. Scientists have been investigating why this happens. They looked at 10 patients who relapsed after receiving GPRC5D CAR T-cell t
Medical image classification has seen a huge boost from deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs). These networks are like super-smart detectors that can spot patterns in medical images. However, there are two big hurdles to overcome. First, medical data from different places isn't always the same.
In the early hours of a Sunday morning, a devastating fire swept through a nightclub in the eastern town of Kocani, North Macedonia. The tragic event left 59 people dead and over 150 injured. The fire started around 2:30 a. m. during a concert by a local pop group. Authorities believe that pyrotechn
Ever wondered if animals can help each other out in a crisis? Well, mice can. They have a unique way of caring for their friends. When a mouse finds another mouse unconscious, it doesn't just walk away. Instead, it tries to revive its companion. How? By licking and biting the face of the unconscious
The Mountain West conference is making waves in the final bracket predictions for the NCAA Tournament. Colorado State and Boise State have been on a winning streak, securing five spots in the tournament. This is a big deal because it means the Mountain West has more teams in the tournament than the
Copper is more than just a penny in your pocket. It's a crucial metal for our future, especially as we move towards a greener economy. While rare earth minerals get a lot of attention, copper is the unsung hero. It's used in everything from electronics to plumbing, and it's in high demand. In the pa
The Trump administration is trying to stop a financial crisis. They think it could happen because the government has been spending too much money for a long time. The Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this on a TV show. He thinks that if they keep spending like this, it will be a big problem.
Kanye West is upset. He feels that he is being limited in his role as a parent to his four children with Kim Kardashian. He believes that he is being controlled by Kim and her family, Disney and Hulu. He wants to be more involved in his children's lives. He wants to have a say in where they go to sc
